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Big picture and chloroplast sites

Big picture and chloroplast sites

Chloroplast cross-section showing grana, thylakoid membrane, thylakoid lumen, stroma, and the locations of the light-dependent reaction and Calvin cycle Photosynthesis transfers light energy into chemical energy stored in organic molecules. At A level, it is best treated as two linked stages: the light-dependent reaction makes ATP and reduced NADP, and the Calvin cycle uses them to reduce carbon dioxide.

Photosynthesis (A-level only) Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Biology
  3. /Photosynthesis (A-level only)

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Biology Photosynthesis (A-level only). Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong foundation in cell biology and biochemistry early on, since later topics on genetics, ecology and physiology all draw on these core concepts.

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